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Interface Fail Action
When the ControlNet communication has failed, the EtherNet/IP IO can be
configured to either keep the connection running as is, change the connection
status to program mode, or force the connection offline. This will allow the
EtherNet/IP device to go into a pre-determined state when the
communication to the controller (i.e., connection originator on ControlNet) is
lost.
General
Path
The path to the target device.
If the device is an Ethernet device then this will just be the IP address of the
module.
If the device is, for example, a module in a backplane or via an adapter, then
the user will need to enter the IP address of the bridge or adapter followed
by the backplane port (for example 1) and the slot number of the device. Each
item is separated by a comma.
As an example; to connect to an Allen-Bradley Flex module (via the Flex
Adapter at IP address 192.168.1.100) that is in slot 2 of the Flex backplane,
the user will need to enter the following path: 192.168.1.100,1,2 (IP address,
port (backplane), slot).
RPI
The requested packet interval (RPI) is the rate in milliseconds at which the
data will be sent from the originator to the target and vice versa.
Input (T=>O)
–
Instance
The instance of the input assembly.
Input (T=>O)
–
Size (bytes)
The size in bytes of the input assembly.
Output (O=>T)
–
Instance
The instance of the output assembly.
Output (O=>T)
–
Size (bytes)
The size in bytes of the output assembly.
Configuration
–
Instance
The instance of the configuration assembly.
Configuration
–
Size (bytes)
The size in bytes of the configuration assembly.
NOTE:
This is a read-only value and will be equal to the number of bytes
entered into the configuration window below.
Electronic Keying
Keying
Electronic Keying can be used to ensure that the target device is the correct
device type.
Disabled
Keying is not enabled and no key information will be sent in the connection
establishment.
Compatible
Keying has been enabled with compatibility enabled. This will allow devices
with older firmware to also establish a connection.
Exact
Keying has been enabled and the exact device with specific firmware revision
will allow the establishment of the connection.
Vendor ID
The Vendor ID of the target device.